Indian-Spiced Cauliflower Steak with Tikka Masala Sauce Recipe - Home Chef (2024)

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With Naan, Red Pepper-Raisin Relish, and Cilantro Oil

Prep & Cook Time:30-40 min.

Difficulty Level:Intermediate

Spice Level:Mild

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Bet you’ve never thought of cauliflowers as a steak! This hearty vegetable holds up really well to spices, marinades, and pan-searing. Ours is curry-dusted and covered in a homemade tikka masala sauce, topped with a side of zesty cauliflower and golden raisin relish, and drizzled with cilantro oil for a fiber-rich, low-cholesterol, and hearty Indian dish that’ll have your lips smacking as you fill up on naan.

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  • 1Cauliflower Head
  • 2Naan Flatbreads
  • 1Red Onion
  • 4fl. oz.Tomato Sauce
  • 1Lemon
  • 4oz.Roasted Red Peppers
  • 2oz.Golden Raisins
  • 2oz.Sour Cream
  • 0.9oz.Butter
  • 6Cilantro Sprigs
  • 1Tbsp.Curry Powder

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  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1Baking Sheet
  • 1Medium Pot
  • 1Medium Pan
  • 1Mixing Bowl

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
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    Prepare the Ingredient

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees and prepare a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Cut roasted peppers into thin strips. Stem and mince cilantro. Zest and halve lemon. Peel, halve, and cut red onion into ½" dice.

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    Toast Naan

    Place naan flatbreads on prepared baking sheet and brush with 2 tsp. of oil. Toast in oven 8 minutes until beginning to brown and crisp. Remove from oven. When cool enough to handle, cut each flatbread into 6 wedges. Reserve baking sheet for cauliflower step.

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    Cut and Sear Cauliflower Steaks

    Trim greens and leaves from base of cauliflower. Place cauliflower head upside down on cutting board. Cut a straight line down either end of the stem, reserving the two side pieces. Cut center section in half to make two 1½-inch thick "steaks." Drizzle with olive oil, half the curry powder and a pinch of salt and pepper. Melt butter in a medium pan over medium high heat. Add cauliflower steaks and caramelize on one side for 4 minutes, then flip and brown second side 3 minutes. Transfer steaks and butter to baking sheet and roast in oven 6-8 more minutes until tender.

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    Prepare Roasted Pepper Cauliflower Relish

    Roughly chop ¾ cup the reserved cauliflower side pieces. Add cauliflower to medium pot with raisins, half of the red onion, lemon zest, juice from one lemon half, and 2 Tbsp. of water. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer. Continue cooking until liquid is mostly gone and cauliflower is tender. Remove from heat and add roasted red pepper and half of the cilantro. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

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    Prepare Tikka Masala Sauce and Cilantro Oil

    In the medium pan used for searing steaks, combine sour cream, tomato sauce, remaining curry powder, and juice from remaining lemon half. Warm gently over medium-low heat, but do not boil. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and set aside. For the cilantro oil, combine remaining cilantro in a small bowl with 2 Tbsp. of olive oil.

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    Plate the Dish

    Divide naan wedges between two plates. Spoon some of the tikka masala sauce in front of it and rest the cauliflower steak in the sauce. Garnish with the relish and a drizzle of the cilantro oil.

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FAQs

How long to boil cauliflower? ›

Cooked cauliflower florets keep their shape best when steamed (5-10 mins) – remember to place them upright in the steamer. It can also be boiled (takes 5-10 mins for florets; around 10 mins for a whole cauliflower). For both cooking methods, test regularly with the tip of a knife to make sure they don't overcook.

How do you cut cauliflower steaks without it falling apart? ›

Using a sharp chef knife, cut the stem away from the cauliflower. Place the cauliflower stem side down on the cutting board and carefully make one cut through the center of the cauliflower to divide it in half. Cut each half into slices, about 3/4-inch thick.

Is it necessary to boil cauliflower before cooking? ›

It's best to steam vegetables. If you have a pot that is large enough to steam whole cauliflower or cut up in small pieces. If you boil in water. You will waste vitamins, and flavor.

Why do you soak cauliflower before cooking? ›

If you're planning to roast the cauliflower whole or slice it into steaks, slice off the thick stem at the base. Drop the whole cauliflower head upside-down into cool, salted water. Let it soak for 10 to 15 minutes to remove dirt, residue and bugs.

Should you rinse cauliflower before cooking? ›

The separated florets have to be washed properly under a tap. This removes dirt and large parasites such as worms. The next step is cleaning the cauliflower in mildly warm water in which a little salt was dissolved. This process – which should last 10-20 minutes - destroys several microbes and large parasites.

Why do you boil cauliflower before cooking? ›

Why do you boil cauliflower before cooking? Boiling the cauliflower before roasting it whole ensures that the final dish is tender all the way through. Since a whole cauliflower has less surface area than cut florets, adding sel gris to the water means that the cauliflower gets seasoned from the inside out.

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